Actor Vishnupriya's Father Found Murdered in Kodaikanal Bungalow
Suryanarayanan, the father of renowned Tamil and Malayalam actress Vishnupriya, was discovered dead under horrific circumstances at his bungalow in the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal. The grim discovery was made near the swimming pool area, close to the Kurinji Aandavar Temple, sending shockwaves through the local community and the South Indian film industry.
Body Found Tied to Chair with Face Taped Shut
Initial reports from the crime scene, as detailed by Manorama Online, indicate that this was no accidental death. Police officials arriving swiftly at the site found Suryanarayanan's body tied securely to a chair, with tape tightly wrapped over his mouth and nose. Preliminary findings strongly point to suffocation as the cause of death.
Officers noted that the tape covered a significant portion of the victim's face, effectively preventing breathing. Both of Suryanarayanan's hands were also bound to the chair, suggesting a deliberate and violent act. The bungalow, which he frequently rented out to tourists, had been occupied by five visitors who had arrived just one day prior to the incident.
Five Tourists Missing, Robbery Suspected
The sudden and complete disappearance of these five tourists from the property has intensified police suspicion. Investigators have launched a statewide search to locate them, as they are now considered the primary suspects in this gruesome case. Adding to the evidence, reports confirm that gold ornaments and the CCTV hard disk were missing from the bungalow, further strengthening the possibility of a planned robbery that escalated into murder.
Police believe the murder may have been executed after the perpetrators restrained two bungalow staff members, Arumugam and Murali. Both employees were reportedly tied with ropes before the crime occurred and have since been questioned extensively as part of the ongoing investigations.
Past Case Resurfaces Amid Deepening Probe
As investigations deepen, an old case from 2018 has resurfaced, adding a complex layer to the tragedy. Suryanarayanan had previously been arrested in connection with the murder of Vishnupriya's boyfriend, Prabhakaran. While officers currently believe the primary motive appears to be theft, they are not ruling out possibilities of personal enmity or retaliation until the suspects are located and thoroughly interrogated.
The case continues to develop as police teams work tirelessly to piece together the events leading to this shocking crime in the serene hills of Kodaikanal.
